Selecting your compiler language

To select your compiler language:

  • From the Primary Option Menu panel, select 0 Settings, then 5 Compiler, and 1 LANG.
  • Specify your choice by entering the option number:
    1. COBOL
    Use the COBOL compiler, regardless of the language used in your copybook.
    2. PL/I
    Use the PL/I compiler, regardless of the language used in your copybook.
    3. Auto detect
    File Manager analyzes the source to determine whether the language of the source is COBOL, PL/I, or Assembler and selects the appropriate compiler.

    If the copybook does not contain any keywords that File Manager can use to determine the language, then File Manager uses the COBOL compiler.

    If the compiler creates ADATA and produces a return code of less than or equal to the Maximum Return Code specified in the compiler processing options, then File Manager creates the template without any prompting.

    If the compiler creates ADATA but produces a return code greater than the specified maximum, then File Manager displays a pop-up menu where you can choose from various options.

    4. HLASM
    Use the HLASM compiler.

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